Beverages

Beverages

Drinks and liquids for human consumption, also includes the bottling industry for preparation and sale of such drinks.

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charmat

Beverages; Wine

Mass production method for sparkling wine. Indicates the wines are fermented in large stainless steel tanks and later drawn off into the bottle under pressure. Also known as the ...

chewy

Beverages; Wine

Describes rich, heavy, tannic wines that are full-bodied.

cigar box

Beverages; Wine

Another descriptor for a cedary aroma.

clone

Beverages; Wine

A group of vines originating from a single, individual plant propagated asexually from a single source. Clones are selected for the unique qualities of the grapes and wines they ...

closed

Beverages; Wine

Describes wines that are concentrated and have character, yet are shy in aroma or flavor.

cloudiness

Beverages; Wine

Lack of clarity to the eye. Fine for old wines with sediment, but it can be a warning signal of protein instability, yeast spoilage or re-fermentation in the bottle in younger ...